Wednesday, November 17, 2010

$10 dresser makeover!

Wow! I am excited. My dresser turned out SO much better than I thought it would! Here is the before pic again.
The top of the dresser was warped, and that's why the lady I got it from said she was about to throw it in the trash! AH! My hand husband was able to clamp the top down and re-nail it back down. There is a little crack at the top from doing this, bu nothing that you can notice or that hurts it!

TADA! I painted it RED! and I mod podged sheet music to the drawers.


I am super happy with it, and am now trying to decide where to put it! It is a LOUD piece. I am so excited my vision actually came through!
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23 comments:

  1. Bella @ Bella before and afterNovember 17, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    Oh my gosh Michelle, this turned out INCREDIBLE. I am new to your blog, so sweet it is, and your fmaily is adorable :)

    I LOVE red, and used to use it alot in my decor, now I only remember the good old days, and your dressed makes me want to go paint something red again. Oh and the sheet music, AWESOME..... I've been seeing tons of projects with this and everytime, I'm blown away. It looks so cool. We love music around here, and this would be so fun.

    I host a weekly party **Amaze me AUgust** and would SOOOO love if you shared this on there.

    Oh and for any Christmas projects, my **6 weeks 2 JINGLE** party is always there too.

    Hope you come check them out for more ideas.

    Your VERY HAPPY newest follower (im the blue one)
    Bella :)

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  2. Beth @ Wiccan Make Some TooNovember 18, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    Wow. What a transformation! Inspiring job to say the least. Love the music sheets & the daring paint. It all blends wonderfully. Kudos Girl!

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  3. UnknownNovember 18, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    What a gorgeous transformation. I love it. I've been wondering about it and check daily. So glad you posted. What's next?

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  4. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}November 18, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    Beautiful! That turned out so great!

    Thanks for linking this up as well!

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  5. JennNovember 18, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Awesome!! That turned out really cute! Thanks for linking this up too!

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  6. Debra@Dejarenew.blogspot.comNovember 18, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    HI I am your newest follower! I absolutely LOVE this. And I swear I would put it in my livingroom lol!...I have red it there. I don't know I am always drawn to the color red. I just what you have done with this. Nice job sister.

    I would love it if you come check out my living room with my red table and follow my blog as well :)
    http://dejarenew.blogspot.com

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  7. jubileeNovember 18, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    This is so great! You have inspired me to break out of my little earth tone world and paint something RED!

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  8. MoeNovember 18, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    So great! I am in love with music sheets now too! Thanks for linking up the Hooray for the Holidays!

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  9. Kristi FlanaganNovember 18, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    VERY CUTE! Love the sheet music!

    Thanks for planting your creative seeds at Plant a Punkin Seed Party!

    Hugs,

    Kristi
    Punkin Seed Productions

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  10. JillNovember 18, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    Gorgeous! this reminds me of a dresser done with maps that i just saw on the Nate Berkus show! Love the sheet music!

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  11. LisaNovember 19, 2010 at 5:34 AM

    So nice! I love the crazy red color : )

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  12. AnonymousNovember 19, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    That sheet music pops with the red background. You did such a great job....

    Have a good weekend.

    Lisa

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  13. Amanda DaleNovember 21, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    Fantastic job! The red is unbelieveable!!! Keep up the great ideas and inspiration!
    www.theivycottageblog.blogspot.com
    -Amanda

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  14. ChrissieNovember 21, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    This is a truly fabulous piece! I love the red, bold and beautiful! Wonderful work!

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  15. JillNovember 22, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    Oh WOW! it looks fantastic! I bet it's glad it was saved from the trash and has been given a whole new lease of life!
    Good for you!
    Thanks for linking to A Round Tuit!
    hope you have a lovely week!

    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  16. It's A Priceless LifeNovember 22, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    I love, love, love the red!! You did a great job!
    I'm your newest follower...come check out my blog when you have a chance. :-)
    Shantel @
    www.itsapricelesslife.blogspot.com

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  17. AllisonNovember 23, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    Sweet! I love mod podge, and red, and furniture redos--so this is GREAT!

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  18. Lori@Paisley PassionsNovember 24, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    Looks great! Thanks for sharing it on Thrilling Thursday @ Paisley Passions :)

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  19. UnknownNovember 26, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    Fantastic job love the red and love the music sheets!

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  20. Shelly @Crafty Creative StudioNovember 26, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    Great transformation! Love the combination of color with sheet music!

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  21. ChrissyDecember 3, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    This is the cutest thing ever!! So can you give me some directions on modge podge? I just love this and my hubby and I are in the process of adopting a 16 year old girl and as a "gift" we are re-doing a room for her. Im on a budget and I think I could totally do this--she loves bright colors and rainbows and I was wondering how I was going to afford a new dresser for her. Im totally doing this!! What kind of paint did you use? Did you just use a high gloss?? Thanks so much for posting--what a great idea! My daughter is going to LOVE whatever I come up. Thakns for the inspiration

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  22. Dee in N.H.December 8, 2010 at 2:27 AM

    That is beautiful! What a great find! and great re-do!

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  23. LeslieDecember 14, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    I love this idea!

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